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Message from the Chair

Sanjeev Tuli MD, MEd, FAAP

Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch. It is an honor to serve as Chair of this world-class department. Our mission is to provide outstanding, evidence-based, family-centered, and accessible care that not only treats but nurtures the children we serve, ensuring they and their communities thrive. In today’s world, challenges to children's health and access to care are increasingly shaped by social determinants that cannot be ignored. We are committed to addressing these challenges by building meaningful connections with communities to ensure our care is responsive, inclusive, and transformative. ...MORE...

 

Keeping Kids Healthy

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    Understanding the Connection Between Emotions and Behavior

    October 9, 2026, 10:08 AM by Dr. Sally Robinson

    Behavior is the external demonstration of emotions. Unlike automatic emotions a person has some control over behaviors that are the result of these emotions. As a child grows, they have more chances to feel different emotions, sometimes very strong ones. They have more experiences and relationships to enable learning how to manage their feelings.

Community Highlights

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    September is NICU awareness month

    September 12, 2025, 08:49 AM by UTMB Dept. of Pediatrics

    It’s NICU Awareness for the month of September. 💚 Please see the attached flyer for events that are happening.

Announcements

  • Congratulations UTMB Health Pediatric Hospital Services

    September 25, 2026, 09:56 AM by Department of Pediatrics

    Congratulations to UTMB Health Pediatric Hospital Services as you are again, recognized as a Top Performer in the 2026 Vizient Quality and Accountability Study!

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